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Download full textMullin, Joan A., Ed.; Wallace, Ray, Ed. – 1994
The 15 essays in this book reveal the complexity of teaching writing, with some contributors calling into question the gap between classroom theory and classroom practice as seen through students' and tutors' perspectives. The book analyzes the cornerstone of theory and proposes a reexamination of some taken-for-granted composition practices.…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Discourse Communities, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction
Direct linkRichards, Janet C.; Miller, Sharon K. – Lawrence Erlbaum Associates (Bks), 2005
This clear, reader-friendly book is carefully designed to help readers gain confidence and acquire competence in their academic writing abilities. It focuses on real people as they write and actively involves readers in the writing process. The authors' innovative approach encourages reflection on how professional writing initiatives connect to…
Descriptors: Writing Attitudes, Personal Narratives, Editing, Writing Ability
Oates, William R.; Oates, Rita Haugh – 1987
Noting that (1) current research suggests that technology may contribute to improved instruction in writing but it does not do so automatically, and (2) while teachers may successfully employ computers with their writing students, their choices of methods remain critical, this paper surveys computer approaches and appropriate software for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedSoven, Margot – Journal of Teaching Writing, 1986
Describes the experiences of teachers participating in writing-across-the-curriculum workshops and the successful implementation of interdisciplinary teaching methods at La Salle University. Concludes that the program has not only improved the use of writing in all disciplines but has contributed to global transformations in teaching practices.…
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Educational Objectives, English Teacher Education, Higher Education
Britton, James – 1987
Noting that reading and writing should be interactive in the same way that listening and learning to speak are interactive, this report describes several teaching methods designed to integrate the teaching of reading and writing on elementary and secondary levels. The first section examines the use of dialogue journals in a third and fourth grade…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Integrated Curriculum
Davis, Barbara Gross; And Others – 1987
To address the need for information on techniques and theory on the evaluation of composition instruction, this book has been revised to incorporate the most recent thinking on the topic. It begins with suggestions for how readers of different backgrounds can make best use of the book, followed by an introduction. The first chapter deals with…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Course Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization
